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Why China won't end its zero-Covid strategy

Apr 27, 202214 min
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Episode description

Life in lockdown may seem a distant memory in the UK - but deserted streets and empty supermarket shelves are a daily reality right now in China.

So, amid rising anger at regular mass testing, quarantine centres dubbed 'Covid prison' and total restriction on movements, is the country’s hardline zero-Covid strategy finally at breaking point?

Asia Correspondent Debi Edward tells News At Ten Anchor Tom Bradby what you need to know...
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